Batavia MainStreet will be host to “For the Love of Local Weekend” as a thank you to the community for the support over the last year. Joe Gagnepain of Art by Joseph will create ice sculptures at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Avenue, from 4 p.m. to 6
“The Long Shadow,” a documentary directed by Frances Causey, captures the troubling tale of racism in the United States and demonstrates how slavery continues to cast a long shadow on our national identity. Causey will join Aurora Public Library District (APLD) and is a partner with libraries at 7 p.m.
Senior Services Associates and the Oswego Senior Center are offering a special Zoom Valentine’s Day party for seniors. Edizon Dayao will perform a variety of love songs and fun music for all to enjoy. There will be a nice variety of prizes that we will be raffling off at the
In partnership with other libraries, Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will be host to Dr. Eve L. Ewing live on Zoom at 6 p.m. Monday, March 1, to discuss her latest book of poems, “1919,” in celebration of World Social Justice Day. Ewing is an educational sociologist whose research focuses
The late Greg Zanis, right, and Beth Carter, talk at the one-year anniversary at the Aurora Historical Society of the February 2019 shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora.
Aurorans Paul Buddy, left, and Arvid Meyer talk during the resumption of the Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting Monday, Feb. 1, at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora.
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be at Elgin Community College all next week to provide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests to the community. The mobile testing unit will be available each day Monday, Feb. 1
In the past year, small business owners and large corporations alike have had to shake up the way they communicate business with their existing customers and find new ways to tap into uncharted market spaces. For small business owners and those just starting up, this obstacle has been especially challenging.
Planning an outdoor family reunion, birthday party, baby shower or other special event this Summer? Shelter reservations at the Fox Valley Park District will open at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1. District officials encourage residents to reserve their choice of 17 shelters online, including the popular Cool Acres layout. On
There’s a new market in town. Aurora Downtown recently opened Art and Market Aurora, an indoor market at Society 57 on the corner of Benton and River Streets. The market features a dozen food and artisan vendors from 8 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre will present a free virtual reading of BULL: a love story, a new play about a young Mexican American man’s path to self-actualization, written by Nancy García Loza, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are free but reservations are required. Reserve online at ParamountAurora.com/Inception-Project. BULL:
In honor of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., the City of Aurora will be host to the 36th Annual MLK Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The annual celebration, which traditionally brings together more than 1,000 participants, will be virtual this year. With the
Are you having some Winter blues? Are you daydreaming about the warm weather? Back when you were able to spend some time in your garden, pick that long awaited vegetable to have with your dinner and feel so much pride over that delicious meal that came from your garden? We
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed Date with History series this month with a virtual program about Operation Desert Storm. Author and historian Jim Corrigan will present “Desert Storm Air War” on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14. The program is free, but registration is
The Oswego Senior Center, 84 Templeton Drive, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Winter Bingo, Virtual through Zoom, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. Oswego Senior Center invites seniors to enjoy
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its in-person monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, on the third floor of the former Aurora Library, 1 East Benton Street, Aurora, which is a very large room. Body temperature checks and social distancing will be practiced for seating. A choice of
It is no secret that 2020 was a less than desirable year for many, and so you might be looking forward to starting fresh this year. For many of us, de-cluttering and reorganizing our living spaces can be one way to make a positive change. One question is always at
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January and February. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. Yorkville Public Library continues to offer regular operating hours.
According to a Facebook post today, North Aurora Police Department, 200 S. Airport Road in North Aurora, will be host to a Winter-gear giveaway of coats, hats, and gloves, outside the police station from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3. People in need are invited. Maddie’s Mitten March (MMM),
Oswego’s Little White School Museum is winding up its celebration of the Christmas holiday with an on-line presentation of “12 Days of Christmas Ornaments,” and will feature photos of commemorative ornaments sold as fundraisers for more than a decade by the Oswego Chamber of Commerce. The ornaments each carry an
